# NPFL Roundup: Plateau United thrash Kano Pillars > Plateau United beats Kano Pillars 4-0 as Rangers hold top NPFL spot. - Title: NPFL Roundup: Plateau United thrash Kano Pillars | Shortify - Summary: Plateau United beats Kano Pillars 4-0 as Rangers hold top NPFL spot. Plateau United defeated Kano Pillars 4-0 in NPFL Matchday 8, while Rangers International… - Keywords: npfl, plateau united, kano pillars, rangers international, barau fc, bendel insurance, sporting lagos, nasarawa united, warri wolves, inter lagos, enyimba, katsina united - Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/916234-npfl-roundup-plateau-united-thrash-kano-pillars-as-rangers-cling-to-top-spot.html - Author: Tunde Eludini - Published: 2026-10-11T20:56:38+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: npfl, plateau united, kano pillars, rangers international, barau fc, bendel insurance, sporting lagos, nasarawa united, warri wolves, inter lagos, enyimba, katsina united ## Plateau United thrash Kano Pillars Plateau United scored four goals without reply against Kano Pillars in NPFL Matchday 8. > Plateau United produced one of their most convincing performances of the campaign, scoring four goals without reply against Kano Pillars ## Rangers cling to top spot Rangers International retained top spot after a 2-2 draw with Barau FC. > Rangers moved to 17 points from eight matches, just one point ahead of Rivers United ## Plateau United's victory Paul Samson opened the scoring after three minutes, with Ekundayo Ojo doubling the lead in stoppage time. > Paul Samson opened the scoring after just three minutes, giving the hosts an early advantage ## Plateau United's third goal Samuel Ayanrinde added a third goal in the 82nd minute before Nenrot Silas converted a penalty in the 90th minute. > Samuel Ayanrinde added a third in the 82nd minute before Nenrot Silas converted a penalty in the 90th minute ## Kano Pillars' setback Kano Pillars remain on 11 points after a defeat that puts them on 10th position. > For Kano Pillars, the defeat was a significant setback. The former champions remained on 11 points on 10th position ## Rangers' late equalizer Rangers needed a late equalizer to preserve their position after a 2-2 draw with Barau FC. > Rangers needed a late equaliser to preserve their position at the top after playing out a 2-2 draw against Barau FC ## Rangers' second goal Joseph Atule equalized for Barau from the penalty spot in the 56th minute. > Joseph Atule equalised for Barau from the penalty spot in the 56th minute ## Rangers' third goal Aliyu Sugau converted another penalty 12 minutes later to give Barau the lead. > Aliyu Sugau converted another penalty 12 minutes later to give the hosts the lead ## Rangers' fourth goal Chidiebere Nwobodo scored in the 90th minute to secure a point for Rangers. > Rangers, however, refused to leave empty-handed, with Chidiebere Nwobodo scoring in the 90th minute to secure a point ## Rivers United's draw Rivers United maintained their unbeaten start with a 0-0 draw against Abia Warriors. > Rivers maintained their unbeaten record after a 0-0 draw with Abia Warriors, moving to 16 points ## Sporting Lagos comeback Sporting Lagos came from behind to defeat Bendel Insurance 2-1 after conceding within the opening minute. > Sporting Lagos came from behind to defeat Bendel Insurance 2-1 after conceding within the opening minute ## Ikorodu City win Ikorodu City secured a 2-0 victory over Kwara United despite Kwara United finishing with 10 players. > Ikorodu City strengthened their position in the top half of the table with a 2-0 victory over Kwara United ## Nasarawa United win Nasarawa United defeated Doma United 2-0 with goals from Sunday Dapman and Jofrank Istifanus. > Nasarawa United also secured a 2-0 win, defeating Doma United through goals from Sunday Dapman in the 10th minute and Jofrank Istifanus ## Warri Wolves victory Warri Wolves earned a 3-1 victory over Inter Lagos to improve their standings. > Warri Wolves earned a valuable 3-1 victory over Inter Lagos as both sides sought to improve their positions in the standings ## Key takeaway Plateau United defeated Kano Pillars 4-0 in NPFL Matchday 8, while Rangers International retained top spot after a 2-2 draw with Barau FC.